Description: The focus of this course is on theory and practice of diffusing technological innovations within a school system. In addition to studying diffusion theory, students report on how a past innovation was diffused and create a diffusion plan or project for a new innovation. - Dr. Leslie Moller
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Project 1: The Interview The student will locate an individual(s) whose job responsibility it is to facilitate the technology integration process into an educational setting and interview that person. The student may conduct the interview in any format they choose (FTF, email, phone, chat, etc). Upon completion of the interview, the student is to create a PowerPoint presentation, videocast, podcast, etc that contains the highlights from the interview.
Project 2: Diffusion and Adoption Reflection The student will identify an educational innovation, which they personally witnessed. The student will provide a detailed description of the setting in which the change took place, the personnel involved and an analysis of the success (or failure) using one of the change models presented in the class as a guide.
Project 3: Interviewing Stakeholders The student will locate a student and/or a parent of a student and interview that person(s) concerning the technology integration at their school. The student may conduct the interview in any format they choose (FTF, email, phone, chat, etc). Upon completion of the interview, the student is to create a PowerPoint presentation, videocast, podcast, etc that contains the highlights from the interview.
Project 4: Hands-On Technology You may create a video podcast (or otherwise interactive presentation) that will serve a training purpose (e.g. tutorial) to aid in the implementation of a technological advancement in the classroom.
Discussion 3 Post - 6/20/11 - Amanda Ridgeway "You continue to impress me with your commitment to this class. You are very encouraging! I chose Ely's Model as well and will post it soon. My primary reason does align closely with your response to Amy's post."
Discussion 4: 6/28/11 - Thomas Brazile "David,It's refreshing to hear about a home-school experience that was so positive. Can you imagine what it would be like if every teacher put so much into their own classrooms? Or if administrators invested in the classrooms, or districts pushed for this type of innovation, or lawmakers invested in this level of integration? I think it's incredible how much effort was put into the homeschooling when so many times you hear about complacency. Job well done."
Worth Checking 'Out Forum - 7/13/11 - Inga Schorn "Thanks for looking out for us! You got me thinking...If my project is online, a wiki for example, would I just save the link? As it is ever changing, the item would not be the same as when submitted."
Personal Email- 7/18/11 - Ashleigh Rohan "Thanks so much David. I can't tell you how nice it is to have a fellow classmate that is always available for feedback or assistance. Thank you greaty! Are you taking any more classes through the program this fall? Ashleigh" 7/18/11
About the Course
My Artifacts
Project 1: The Interview
The student will locate an individual(s) whose job responsibility it is to facilitate the technology integration process into an educational setting and interview that person. The student may conduct the interview in any format they choose (FTF, email, phone, chat, etc). Upon completion of the interview, the student is to create a PowerPoint presentation, videocast, podcast, etc that contains the highlights from the interview.
Project 2: Diffusion and Adoption Reflection
The student will identify an educational innovation, which they personally witnessed. The student will provide a detailed description of the setting in which the change took place, the personnel involved and an analysis of the success (or failure) using one of the change models presented in the class as a guide.
Project 3: Interviewing Stakeholders
The student will locate a student and/or a parent of a student and interview that person(s)
concerning the technology integration at their school. The student may conduct the interview in any format they choose (FTF, email, phone, chat, etc). Upon completion of the interview, the student is to create a PowerPoint presentation, videocast, podcast, etc that contains the highlights from the interview.
Project 4: Hands-On Technology
You may create a video podcast (or otherwise interactive presentation) that will serve a training purpose (e.g. tutorial) to aid in the implementation of a technological advancement in the classroom.
My Discussion Posts
My Peer Reviews
Discussion 3 Post - 6/20/11 - Amanda Ridgeway
"You continue to impress me with your commitment to this class. You are very encouraging! I chose Ely's Model as well and will post it soon. My primary reason does align closely with your response to Amy's post."
Discussion 4: 6/28/11 - Thomas Brazile
"David,It's refreshing to hear about a home-school experience that was so positive. Can you imagine what it would be like if every teacher put so much into their own classrooms? Or if administrators invested in the classrooms, or districts pushed for this type of innovation, or lawmakers invested in this level of integration? I think it's incredible how much effort was put into the homeschooling when so many times you hear about complacency. Job well done."
Worth Checking 'Out Forum - 7/13/11 - Inga Schorn
"Thanks for looking out for us! You got me thinking...If my project is online, a wiki for example, would I just save the link? As it is ever changing, the item would not be the same as when submitted."
Personal Email - 7/18/11 - Ashleigh Rohan
"Thanks so much David. I can't tell you how nice it is to have a fellow classmate that is always available for feedback or assistance. Thank you greaty! Are you taking any more classes through the program this fall? Ashleigh" 7/18/11
My Closing Reflection
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